Houston Nutt is the head football coach for the Ole Miss Rebels. The Arkansas native graduated from Oklahoma State, where he played quarterback, after transferring from Arkansas.
GAMEDAY Blog Tidbits: Ole Miss at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — Here at Auburn Univeristy’s Jordan-Hare Stadium for tonight’s game between the Ole Miss Rebels and Tigers. (more…) (October 29, 2011)
Rebels facing must-win game on The Plains
Finish is a word that has been used repeatedly by the Ole Miss football team and coaching staff for nearly a week. Ever since the Rebels’ 29-24 loss to then No. 10 Arkansas last Saturday at home, the players have been wanting for the next opportunity to show they can finish a fast start and win their first Southeastern Conference game of the year.
Ole Miss’ next chance comes Saturday at Auburn, a team that has handled the Rebels the past two seasons under coach Gene Chizik. From junior tight end Jamal Mosley’s standpoint, the contest is a must-win. (October 28, 2011, Page 9A)
Freshman WR Moncrief seeing more chemistry on offense
The Ole Miss Rebels have been searching for rhythm on offense all season long. Against No. 10 Arkansas this past Saturday, the Rebels were at their best against a quality opponent as they totaled 370 yards.
Quarterback Randall Mackey threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns while the running game ended up producing 151.
Freshman wide receiver Donte Moncrief, who caught both of Mackey’s touchdowns against the Razorbacks, talked about the improved chemistry with his quarterback, especially on deeper routes. (October 26, 2011, Page 2B)
Nutt wants to see his Rebels finish games next
Finish was the word Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt used several times during his weekly press conference Monday to describe the next step in the development of his young team. The Rebels played inspired football for a half against No. 10 Arkansas, but they were unable to hold on to a 17-0 lead and ultimately saw another opportunity for a win slip away. (October 25, 2011, Page 8)
Razorbacks rally to defeat Rebels
Ole Miss’ best effort of the season Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium was overshadowed by a third quarter that could be categorized as the team’s worst of the year. The Rebels, who lost 29-24 to Arkansas, played inspired football in the first half of their Southeastern Conference matchup with the No. 10 Razorbacks, jumping out to a 17-0 lead with 6:42 left in the second quarter. (more…) (October 24, 2011, Page 1B)
Despite big game, dropped pass by Moncrief stands out
Donte Moncrief had his best game as an Ole Miss Rebel on Saturday, hauling in a career-best five catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns.
His second score with just more than a minute remaining in the game brought Ole Miss within five points. (more…) (October 24, 2011, Page 1B)
No. 10 Hogs rallies, then holds on to top Ole Miss
BLOG: Good morning from sunny Oxford, Miss., where the Ole Miss Rebels are set to host No. 10 Arkansas for a 11:21 a.m. kickoff at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Today’s game will be televised on the SEC Network. (more…) (October 22, 2011)
Gross awarded All-America jersey
BATESVILLE — It’s not often that a high school program as dominant as South Panola has been the last 18 years has a first of any kind to publicize. For a program that has won nine state championships and seen countless players sign Division I offers and star at Northwest Mississippi Community College over the same period, it’s hard to believe that a Tiger hasn’t played in one of the top high school All-Star games in the nation. (more…) (October 20, 2011, Page 7)
Nutt saw some good things in ‘Bama loss
A 45-point loss to No. 2 Alabama may not look like it produced many positive points, but Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt said there were things his team did well despite the one-sided setback.
Nutt emphasized the way his team started the game that included driving 72 yards for a touchdown. He also pointed out the offense committed no penalties and that effort was better. (October 18, 2011, Page 8)
WR Melvin Harris dismissed from team
BLOG: Ole Miss junior receiver Melvin Harris was dismissed from the football team, coach Houston Nutt announced prior to his weekly press conference earlier today. (more…) (October 17, 2011)
